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So, im kinda just wondering about you guys opinion on this. So if a person Likes computers and video games, does that make him a nerd ( or a geek)? Because every time i start talking about computers and why they're so great and stuff, my friends always start calling me a nerd and such. Just me or do you guys copy? :D

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They need to shut up. Just because you have a passion/hobbie, doesn't mean that you're a nerd.

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nerd = someone who is good at school

 

geek = someone who is not really good at school (but can be) that likes geeky stuff such as tech

 

 

So yes, we are geeks. I do get called that. It's quite rare though.

 

EDIT: this is how the urban dictionary defines geek:

 

Geek

Not to be confused with Nerd. A geek does not have to be smart, a Geek is someone who is generaly not athletic, and enjoys Video Games; Comic Books; being on the internet, and etc.
 
 
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nerd = someone who is good at school

 

geek = someone who is not really good at school (but can be) that likes geeky stuff such as tech

 

 

So yes, we are geeks. I do get called that. It's quite rare though.

by definition nerds are people with unusual hobbies....

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nerd = someone who is good at school

 

geek = someone who is not really good at school (but can be) that likes geeky stuff such as tech

 

 

So yes, we are geeks. I do get called that. It's quite rare though.

if you're good at school + Likes tech, what are you then? Lol

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I embrace any type of "insult" involving being a nerd and geek.

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Be whatever you want to be..

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nerd is a very negative word, and if your "friends" call you that and mean it, im not sure if they are really your friends...

also keep in mind: who determines the progression of technology and basically is essential for our everyday life today? exactly "nerds"

 

Edit: definition of "nerd" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nerd

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Be proud of being a nerd/geek. If your friends mean it in a negative way...find new friends that enjoy what you enjoy.

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nerd is a very negative word, and if your "friends" call you that and mean it, im not sure if they are really your friends...

also keep in mind: who determines the progression of technology and basically is essential for our everyday life today? exactly "nerds"

they're just joking Around with it though ;)

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I like being called a nerd :) 

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10 years ago "nerd" was negative, but today I don't feel it's bad to be called a nerd or call other people nerdy. How else would you describe our subculture?

 

It's like "gay" dosen't mean "homosexual" 90% of the time. Language is always changing

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I consider myself a enthusiast. I love technology. 

but what kind of? car enthusiast? music enthusiast? it really means nothing

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This also includes my mom, lol

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geek is a person who obsessive about a particular field and is very knowledgeable about the subject. These days geeks are usually connected to computers but i do believe you can be a geek about other things to.

But yes i consider myself a geek, not a nerd (which is a studious and reserved person).

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but what kind of? car enthusiast? music enthusiast? it really means nothing

I would assume put the two together. Enthusiast + Technology on a technology forum =P

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I would rather be called a nerd than a geek (I am called nerd) because you need to be smart to be a nerd. You could be a retard and be a geek, you just have to like computers and such. You normally need to be smart to be a nerd.

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nerd = someone who is good at school

 

geek = someone who is not really good at school (but can be) that likes geeky stuff such as tech

 

 

So yes, we are geeks. I do get called that. It's quite rare though.

 

EDIT: this is how the urban dictionary defines geek:

 

Geek

Not to be confused with Nerd. A geek does not have to be smart, a Geek is someone who is generaly not athletic, and enjoys Video Games; Comic Books; being on the internet, and etc.
 
 

 

Then I am neither I am ok at school better in some areas but am athletic and enjoy all of the above :/

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Then I am neither I am ok at school better in some areas but am athletic and enjoy all of the above :/

Just ignore their comments then.

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